Nintendo has released a tweet announcing that, due to the terrible earthquake that hit Hokkaido, Japan earlier this morning, the decision has been taken to delay today's scheduled Nintendo Direct. A new date and time will be announced in the near future.

Due to the powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan, we have decided to delay this week’s planned Nintendo Direct. We will provide a new time and date in the near future. Thank you for your understanding. pic.twitter.com/IITgJFtzub

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